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Odisha Rules Out Stampede In Puri Rath Yatra
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 11:48 AM
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Two deaths occurred during the Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha, with authorities ruling out a stampede as the cause. The incident is under investigation.
The Puri Rath Yatra, a significant event in Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident with two deaths reported. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the deaths. According to officials, a stampede has been ruled out as the reason behind the fatalities. The incident has raised concerns about crowd management during large public events. Further details about the investigation are awaited, but for now, the focus is on understanding the circumstances surrounding the deaths.